Noah Gragson and the No. 10 car of Stewart-Haas Racing faced a roof rail penalty of 35 points at Atlanta. However, since then, Gragson has been gaining momentum, securing four top-10 finishes and one top-5 finish in the 11 races of the season.
Since being tagged with a 35 point penalty at Atlanta, @NoahGragson and the No. 10 @StewartHaasRcng team have clawed their way to one point outside of the top-20 of the standings. Gragson says qualifying and Stage Points will be crucial to pulling off the rally to the Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/87gK0vYtne
— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) April 30, 2024
Following his sixth-place finish at Dover, Gragson was asked about his current position in the standings and the need for more playoff points in his tally. In response, Gragson emphasized the importance of focusing on stage points and qualifying points for the playoffs, as seen in a video posted by ‘Toby Christie’.
Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece Penalized at Atlanta
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season kicked off with excitement, but for Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece, the start was marred by penalties. Let’s delve into the details of their infractions, the impact on their points standings, and the implications for their teams.
During the race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, NASCAR officials confiscated roof air deflectors from the No. 10 car (driven by Noah Gragson) and the No. 41 car (driven by Ryan Preece). These non-conforming parts violated sections 14.5.6.1 A & B & C of the NASCAR Rule Book. As a result, both drivers faced significant penalties.